Salina Presbyterian Manor
APRIL 2020
Safety update Presbyterian Manor Families of Residents, and Visitors,
The Rev. Kent Happel used a makeshift font to perform the baptism of Finnley Grace Duncan in the Presbyterian Manor chapel.
Four generations celebrate a baptism at Salina Presbyterian Manor In January, an infant baptism took place in the chapel of Salina Presbyterian Manor.
Residents Donald and Dannie Tillberg were present to welcome their great-granddaughter, Finnley Grace, into the baptismal covenant. “Some pastors don’t like doing baptisms outside of church,” said Chaplain Mary Bridges, who helped organize the special service. “But to be able to have the family there is the most important thing. And it’s a close-knit family; grandma and grandpa are really important.” It was the first baptism in a senior living community for the Rev. Kent Happel of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Tillbergs’ longtime congregation. BAPTISM - continued on page 5
Keeping our residents and staff healthy is a top priority for PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica). We fully understand health care workers and seniors are at a higher risk of experiencing serious infections, so our staff members are doing their very best to stay current on every change that is occurring in this rapidly changing environment. On March 13, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced strict in-person visitation guidelines for senior health care communities. All PMMA communities are enforcing limited access for in-person visitation. Limited Access means all visits to the community must be rescheduled except in case of endof-life situations per the March 13 guidelines released by CMS. COVID-19 - continued on page 6
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Salina Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners Salina Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.
Fiber Arts (professional): Donna Morgenstern, “Dancing Couple”
“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Melissa McCoy, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”
Mixed Media/Crafts (professional): William Andrews, “Walnut, Maple, Cherry Keepsake Box”
Winners in the Salina Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best in Show (amateur): Julie Stanley, “The Farm” Best in Show (professional): Stan Lauer, “The Hay Barn” Judge’s Choice (amateur): Marie E. Robinson, “Marvelous Marbles”
Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Julie Stanley, “The Farm”
Needlework (amateur): Kathleen Tremblay, “Midwest is Best” Needlework (professional): Martha Oakes, “Peace on Earth Table Runner” Painting (amateur): Dixie Lee Haddock, “Fancy Fish” Painting (professional): Mary Ann Tanking, “Daisy Garden” Photography (amateur): Lynda Ryan, “Scottish Road”
Photography (professional): Dale Cole, “Reflections on the Danube – Judge’s Choice (professional): Mary Ann Tanking, “Daisy Garden” Passau, Germany” People’s Choice (amateur): Phyllis Quilting (amateur): Jan Brax, “The Red, White, and Blue” Johnson, “Santa’s List” Christmas (amateur): Phyllis Johnson, “Santa’s List”
Quilting (professional): Martha Oakes, “Wooley Flower Sampler”
Christmas (professional): Stan Lauer, “Christmas Candles”
Sculpture/3-D (amateur): Bob Wygal, “Crooked House”
Drawing (amateur): Joyce Roe, “Bunnies”
Sculpture/3-D (professional): Stan Lauer, “The Hay Barn”
Drawing (professional): Cary Brinegar, “Still Life – a la Cucina”
Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America
Fiber Arts (amateur): Cindy Hoover, “Jungle Man”
First place Photography (professional): Dale Cole, “Reflections on the Danube – Passau, Germany”
First place Christmas (amateur): Phyllis Johnson, “Santa’s List”
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First place Fiber Arts (professional): Donna Morgenstern, “Dancing Couple”
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Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Salina Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizaton.
To submit or suggest articles: mmccoy@PMMA.org Desi Flerlage, executive director Melissa McCoy, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
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communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. The 2021 calendar marks the 40th anniversary for the Art is Ageless program. Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health.
Best in Show (amateur): Julie Stanley, “The Farm”
Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s Art is Ageless program encourages Salina Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year. ◆ First place Needlework (professional): Martha Oakes, “Peace on Earth Table Runner”
First place Sculpture/3-D (amateur): Bob Wygal, “Crooked House”
First place Painting (professional): Mary Ann Tanking, “Daisy Garden” Salina Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Devotional: The eternal hope of Easter We often think of Easter as a time of hope. Jesus is alive! Death is defeated. He is RISEN!! But how do we live a life of joy and hope when our world is turned upside down, and we’re uncertain what tomorrow will hold?
The Bible tells us in Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” It seems the first step for finding hope this Easter season is to stop and reflect on the love that is being offered to us every second of our lives. Jesus is with us, even when our loved ones can’t be. Jesus sees and knows our struggles and fears, and He walks with us through them. Matthew 28:6 says, “He is not here; He has risen, just as he said…” What life-changing, miraculous words! The grave could not hold Him. His LOVE overcame death.
He rose again, victorious! And He loves and sees you, right where you are. And He is with you. Our Easter celebrations may look a little different this year, but take heart friends, our God is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). May we continue to look forward to celebrating
Easter and our Risen Savior as we are reminded that no matter what we’ve been through in the past, what we’re facing today, or what uncertainties tomorrow may bring, Christ alone is our HOPE. He defeated death, He rose from the grave and He makes all things new. Amen! ◆
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Finnley’s parents, Sara and Jeff Duncan, had originally planned to baptize their daughter in November at Immanuel Lutheran. However, they postponed the service when Dannie was hospitalized. Even after she returned home, it became clear that Dannie might not be able to attend a church baptism, so the baptism came to Presbyterian Manor. “It was a way for Don and Dannie to be a part of it,” said Pastor Kent. “They’re the matriarch and patriarch of the family.” The sacrament took place at 2 p.m. and included music from the Lutheran hymnal, a stock of which Pastor Kent brought with him. Dorothy Carmichael served as the pianist for service as well as another connection to the family’s faith
tradition. Dorothy’s late husband, the Rev. Ken Carmichael, served as a pastor at Immanuel Lutheran. He baptized Finnley’s mother Sara 31 years ago. The baptism was followed by a brief reception and the regular 3 p.m. Sunday service. Pastor Kent stayed to preach the sermon. Like many ministers in the Salina area, he has participated in services at Presbyterian Manor before. Mary likes to invite local clergy to preach, especially if they already have ministered to residents.
Dannie and Donald Tillberg had a front-row seat to their greatgranddaughter’s baptism, which took place in the Presbyterian Manor chapel.
For Mary, Finnley Grace’s baptism was another way to serve the faithful at Presbyterian Manor. “One of my goals is to keep people connected to their home congregation as much as possible,” Mary said. “Their faith community is so important.” ◆
Dannie and Donald Tillberg (front row) pose for a family photo after the baptism of their great-grandchild.
Mary’s Musings: Bringing back memories of Easter By Mary Bridges, chaplain
Easter and the month of April bring back memories of the time I spent as a guest of Hope Lutheran Church in the West Bank town of Ramallah. Those faith-filled people changed me forever. I spent a month immersed in the Palestinian culture and way of life. During my time there, I experienced roadblocks and curfews. I saw armed soldiers on the streets and perched on rooftops. At the airport, I was detained by security and thoroughly searched. People I met shared stories of being displaced from the homes their families had lived in for years. They told me about the destruction of
their villages and what it was like to spend their lives in a war zone. But despite their struggles and the losses they suffered, the Palestinians I met never lost hope. Their hearts and souls were connected to the land where Jesus walked. During my month-long visit, I was blessed to journey to the most well-known cities in the New Testament: Nazareth, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. I also traveled to the ruins of a small Palestinian village in Galilee where Elias Chacour lived as a child. In his book “Blood Brothers,” Chacour recounts a childhood in which Palestinian Christians lived peacefully alongside their Jewish neighbors. But in 1947, everything changed.
Almost one million Palestinians were forced into refugee camps. Tens of thousands were killed.
Chacour describes the internal conflict he felt between the love he had for his Jewish neighbors and his loyalty to his own people, the Palestinians. Ultimately, he found his calling in the words of Jesus: “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Chacour says that the Arabic word for “blessed” translates to “get up, go ahead, and do something.” I believe each of us is being called to “get up, go ahead, do something” as we live out Jesus’ commandment to “love one another as I have loved you” in order to bring hope and peace to our divided world. ◆
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Visitors who meet the end-of-life exception should: • Expect to complete a questionnaire about recent travel, health status and COVID-19 risks. The questionnaire will be signed and dated and kept on file at the community; • Have their temperature taken upon entering the community; • Wash hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, rubbing palms together, cleaning between fingers and the backs of hands; • Utilize hand sanitization stations prior to entering and upon leaving resident rooms;
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• Limit movement within the community to your resident’s room and limit the number of surfaces touched; • Limit physical contact with the resident through social distancing – no hugging, kissing or handshaking – and remain 6 feet apart; • Report to the community any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or acute illness within 14 days after visiting the community. Personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes gloves, masks and gowns, are available as necessary. In the meantime, we encourage you to contact your resident family
members via telephone and email. We have also established electronic communication options. Please contact your local Presbyterian Manor offices for information. This situation continues to change daily, if not more frequently. The most up-to-date information about our COVID-19 response and visitation policies will be posted to our website and our Facebook page. We greatly appreciate your support in our efforts to keep your family members/our residents and community healthy. Sincerely, Your PMMA Team